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quizzer

/ˈkwɪz.ər/
quiz · zer

Plural:quizzers
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• noun

1

A person who asks questions or conducts a quiz or examination.

Example

"The television host acted as a friendly quizzer, guiding the nervous contestants through each round."


2

British A person who participates in quizzes as a hobby or competitive pastime.

Example

"As a dedicated pub quizzer, she spent her weekends memorizing world capitals and historical dates."


3

A person who mocks, teases, or banters with others (archaic).

Example

"In nineteenth-century novels, the witty socialite was often portrayed as a relentless quizzer of pompous guests."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern usage, 'quizzer' can refer either to the person asking the questions (the quizmaster) or, especially in British English, to a participant who regularly competes in trivia quizzes.

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